Author: Akintayo Adams

A recent report by Smart DNA reveals that over 27% of Nigerian men who underwent paternity tests were not the biological fathers of the children they believed to be theirs. This marks a slight increase from 26.12% in the previous year. In all, the statistics showed that most of the children tested were aged 0-five (54.0 per cent), suggesting a preference for early paternity confirmation. Men aged 41+ (45.6 per cent) and 31-40 (37.0 per cent) were most likely to request tests, potentially reflective of economic capabilities or increased paternity concerns in older men. The report, covering July 2023 to…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has acknowledged its significant debt to petrol suppliers, warning that this financial burden threatens the sustainability of fuel supply. NNPCL spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, emphasized that the company is working with government bodies to maintain fuel availability nationwide. Since Nigeria’s refineries are non-functional, the country relies on imported petrol, with prices tripling after the removal of subsidies in May 2023. Oil marketers report rising landing costs, suggesting that the government is covering the price gap to maintain current rates. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Liverpool secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to two goals from Luis Diaz and a strike by Mohamed Salah. Diaz’s brace came from capitalizing on errors by United’s Casemiro, who was substituted at halftime. Salah added a third goal in the second half to complete the win. The victory extends Liverpool’s winning streak and takes them to second place in the Premier League, while Manchester United continues to struggle, having scraped a win against Fulham and suffered losses to Brighton and Liverpool. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Kofi Akpaloo, founder and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana, shared a personal condition for his daughter’s marriage: her suitor must impregnate her before marriage. In an interview with Kingdom FM, Akpaloo explained that this would demonstrate the man’s commitment and readiness to care for her. He believes this approach would ensure the man is serious and capable of supporting her through childbirth. “For my daughter, you have to impregnate her before I give her to you for marriage. I cannot make her go through the struggles with childbirth, so I will gauge your seriousness as a man…

A Ghanaian mother of three recently shared her emotional experience after her husband of 24 years divorced her due to her lack of formal education. In an interview with SOMPA FM, she revealed that despite their long marriage and three children, he left her without providing any financial support. Heartbroken, she expressed deep frustration and sadness over the sudden breakup, recounting how she was abandoned without even a single Ghanaian cedi. Netizens responded with varied opinions, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency for women. Originalpreman said: “This should be a lesson to all ladies, don’t put your life on hold for a…

African leaders are convening in Beijing for the China-Africa forum, seeking funds for major infrastructure projects amid rising global competition for resources and influence. Over the past decade, China has strengthened its ties with African nations through extensive loans, which have led to significant development projects but also raised concerns about debt. With African countries like Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia relying heavily on Chinese financing for key initiatives, some face mounting repayment challenges, forcing leaders to negotiate more favorable terms during this summit. China, as Africa’s largest trading partner, accounted for $167.8 billion in bilateral trade during the first half…

BUA Cement Chairman, AbdulSamad Rabiu, disclosed that his company’s initiative to sell cement at a reduced price of ₦3,500 per bag in 2023 was undermined by dealers who exploited the plan by selling the product for as high as ₦8,000. BUA had sold over a million tons to these dealers at the target price, intending to make cement affordable. However, due to factors like the Naira’s devaluation and fuel subsidy removal, the company could not sustain the initiative and regulate the dealers’ price hikes effectively. “Some were selling at ₦7,000 and ₦8,000 per bag. They made a lot of money…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed satisfaction working for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. During the PDP Congress in Port Harcourt, Wike reaffirmed his commitment to the Tinubu administration, stating he had no regrets and was unapologetic about his decision. His appointment as the only opposition member in Tinubu’s cabinet, after contributing to Tinubu’s electoral victory in Rivers State, has drawn criticisms, which Wike dismissed with confidence, saying those who are unhappy should “hug a transformer.” He said, “We are fully in government. We are fully in Tinubu’s government. I have…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the release of $800 million by the federal government to support Nigeria’s Presidential Power Initiative. This fund will be used for building substations and distribution lines in several DISCO regions across the country. Adelabu, on a tour in Beijing, also highlighted efforts to increase power generation to 6,000 MW by year-end, with goals of achieving 30 GW by 2030, 30% of which will come from renewable energy. He further emphasized the need for a new super grid to modernize Nigeria’s outdated infrastructure. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, for an official visit after departing from Abuja and making a brief stop in the UAE. His visit includes key engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on signing various MOUs related to the green economy, agriculture, satellite technology, and national planning. Tinubu will also attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where he will represent ECOWAS and Nigeria, addressing topics of peace, security, and regional cooperation with other African leaders. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.